Ridgeline Infinity Jacket
The Infinity features a three-layer membrane with a waterproof rating of 15,000WP (or 15,000mm) and a polyester outer layer with C6 DWR.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad – Out with the old, in with the new …
The Therm-a-Rest name needs no introduction – it’s been part of the hunting, hiking and backpacking landscape in NZ and around the world since the late 1970s.
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Building Character in the Karangarua Ranges
As Chris and I approached the hut, I had a bunch of emotions flowing through me. The most overriding one was pure, unadulterated relief – the look on Dave’s and Hooky’s faces said it all.
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Vortex Optics Fury HD 5000 AB 10x42Applied Ballistics LRF Binocular
In this review, I’ll be testing Vortex’s top-end bino, Fury HD 5000 AB, which includes all the great features of the Fury HD 5000 plus an upgrade of the inbuilt Applied Ballistics Elite.
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A Trip of Firsts
I’ve been claiming to be a newbie hunter for a little while now – approx. six years – and I’ve yet to chase our most abundant deer species … the mighty red.
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Helinox Chair Zero High-Back Review
Surely there’s nothing wrong with a bit of comfort when out in nature whilst pursuing our chosen pastimes … right?
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Practice for Practice’s Sake
Talk to anyone who’s attained a skill in life – whether that’s physical or mental or even sports-related – where they have superior technique...
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Real Meals – Keeping the ‘Hangry’ at Bay
Here’s a scenario that might sound familiar: it’s the night before a multi-day hunting trip and you’re at the stage where you’re considering what food to take.
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MSR Hubba Hubba 2 Review
We hunters are a bunch of gearheads with many of us having garages full of product for our chosen way of life.
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Spika Drover 25L Pro Pack Review
Being an avid day hunter and lucky enough to live near the Kaimanawas, I have ample opportunity to get out and explore.
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An Eye to the Future
If I was to label myself from a hunting perspective, I’d call myself a ‘meat’ hunter – for several reasons …
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Lesson Learnt
I woke at 6am to a text message alert from Dave (NZRod&Rifle editor) which read, “We good to go mate?” That was a good question … I didn’t have an answer.
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